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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30 1. REQUISITION NUMBER

GAO2604130001

PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

05GA0A26Q0044

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

06/10/2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME

HAMILTON, GLENN E

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 202-512-5954

8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

07/01/2026

10:00 ET

CODE 05GA0A

HAMILTON, GLENN E

ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

441 G STREET, N.W.

ROOM 7N14U

ATTENTION:

WASHINGTON, DC 20548

9. ISSUED BY X UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISALBED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

8(A)

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

0 Days: 0.00 %

0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 %

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS

RATED ORDER UNDER THE

DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND

ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM ###

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

X REQUEST

FOR

QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 05GA0A16. ADMINISTERED BY

HAMILTON, GLENN E

ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

441 G STREET, N.W.

ROOM 7N14U

ATTENTION:

WASHINGTON, DC 20548

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER X SEE ADDENDUM

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS

CHECKED

19. ITEM NUMBER 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

See Lines

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE X ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____ COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE _____________________________

OFFER DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5) INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) Glenn Hamilton

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

PARTIAL FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

1 Continuation Sheet

1.1 GENERAL

1.2 CONTRACT TYPE

1.3 GOVERNMENT PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.3 GAO CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

2 Contract Clauses

2.1 FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

2.2 FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

2.3 GAO 52.243-70 Notification of Changes

2.4 GAO Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (June 2017)

2.5 GAO SECURITY CLAUSE

2.6 GAO 52.235-73 Confidentiality of GAO Data (APR 1984)

2.7 GAO 52.233-70 Disputes—Legislative Branch Agency (APR 2008)

2.8 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

2.9 FAR 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

3 Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

3.1 ATTACHMENTS

4 Solicitation Provisions

4.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

4.2 EVALUATION FOR AWARD

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Section 1 - Continuation Sheet

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0001 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2026 - 09/26/2027

Description: Base Yr-FedPro: Government Accounting & Auditing Plus Pkg (FPE04Q) or equal product Base Yr-FedPro: Government Accounting & Auditing Plus Pkg (FPE04Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0001

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0002 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2026 - 09/26/2027

Description: Base Yr-FedPro: COSOPlus (FPS02Q) or equal product Base Yr-FedPro: COSOPlus (FPS02Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0002

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0003 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2026 - 09/26/2027

Description: Base Yr-FedPro: Accounting & Reporting Standards (FPS03Q) or equal product Base Yr-FedPro: Accounting & Auditing Plus Pkg (FPS03Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0003

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0004 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

Period of Performance: 09/27/2026 - 09/26/2027

Description: Base Yr-FedPro:Government Accounting & Financial Management Plus Pkg - CKPT (FPE03Q) or equal product Base Yr-FedPro:Government Accounting & Financial Management Plus Pkg - CKPT (FPE03Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0004

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0005 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2026 - 09/26/2027

Description: Base Yr-FedPro: Federal Tax and Financial Reporting & Management Gold Package (FPE15Q) or equal product Base Yr-FedPro: Federal Tax and Financial Reporting & Management Gold Package (FPE15Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0005

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0006 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2026 - 09/26/2027

Description: Base Yr-FedPro: Checkpoint Catalyst (FPE19Q) or equal product Base Yr-FedPro: Checkpoint Catalyst (FPE19Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0006

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1001 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2027 - 09/26/2028

Description: Option Yr 1-FedPro: Government Accounting & Auditing Plus Pkg (FPE04Q) or equal product Option Yr 1-FedPro: Government Accounting & Auditing Plus Pkg (FPE04Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0101

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 1

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1002 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2027 - 09/26/2028

Description: Option Yr 1-FedPro: COSOPlus (FPS02Q) or equal product Option Yr 1-FedPro: COSOPlus (FPS02Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0102

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 1

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1003 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2027 - 09/26/2028

Description: Option Yr 1-FedPro: Accounting & Reporting Standards (FPS03Q) or equal product Option Yr 1-FedPro: Accounting & Reporting Standards (FPS03Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0103

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 1

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1004 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2027 - 09/26/2028

Description: Option Yr 1-FedPro:Government Accounting & Financial Management Plus Pkg - CKPT (FPE03Q) or equal product Option Yr 1-FedPro:Government Accounting & Financial Management Plus Pkg - CKPT (FPE03Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0104

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 1

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1005 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2027 - 09/26/2028

Description: Option Yr 1-FedPro: Federal Tax and Financial Reporting & Management Gold Package (FPE15Q) or equal product Option Yr 1-FedPro: Federal Tax and Financial Reporting

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& Management Gold Package (FPE15Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0105

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 1

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1006 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2027 - 09/26/2028

Description: Option Yr 1-Checkpoint Catalyst (FPE19Q) or equal product Option Yr 1-Checkpoint Catalyst (FPE19Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0106

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 1

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2001 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2028 - 09/26/2029

Description: Option Yr 2-FedPro: Government Accounting & Auditing Plus Pkg - CKPT or equal product Option Yr 2-FedPro: Government Accounting & Auditing Plus Pkg - CKPT or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0201

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 2

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2002 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2028 - 09/26/2029

Description: Option Yr 2-FedPro: COSOPlus (FPS02Q) or equal product Option Yr 2-FedPro: COSOPlus (FPS02Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0202

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 2

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2003 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

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Period of Performance: 09/27/2028 - 09/26/2029

Description: Option Yr 2-FedPro: Accounting & Reporting Standards (FPS03Q) or equal product Option Yr 2-FedPro: Accounting & Reporting Standards (FPS03Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0203

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 2

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2004 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2028 - 09/26/2029

Description: Option Yr 2-FedPro:Government Accounting & Financial Management Plus Pkg - CKPT (FPE03Q)or equal product Option Yr 2-FedPro:Government Accounting & Financial Management Plus Pkg - CKPT (FPE03Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0204

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 2

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2005 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2028 - 09/26/2029

Description: Option Yr 2-FedPro: Federal Tax and Financial Reporting & Management Gold Package (FPE15Q) or equal product Option Yr 2-FedPro: Federal Tax and Financial Reporting & Management Gold Package (FPE15Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0205

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 2

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2006 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2028 - 09/26/2029

Description: Option Yr 2-Checkpoint Catalyst (FPE19Q) or equal product Option Yr 2-Checkpoint Catalyst (FPE19Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0206

Option Period: 2

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3001 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2029 - 09/26/2030

Description: Option Yr 3-FedPro: Government Accounting & Auditing Plus Pkg - CKPT or equal product Option Yr 3-FedPro: Government Accounting & Auditing Plus Pkg - CKPT or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0301

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 3

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3002 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2029 - 09/26/2030

Description: Option Yr 3-FedPro: COSOPlus (FPS02Q) or equal product Option Yr 3-FedPro: COSOPlus (FPS02Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0302

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 3

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3003 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2029 - 09/26/2030

Description: Option Yr 3-FedPro: Accounting & Reporting Standards (FPS03Q) or equal product Option Yr 3-FedPro: Accounting & Reporting Standards (FPS03Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0303

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 3

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3004 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2029 - 09/26/2030

Description: Option Yr 3-FedPro: Government Accounting & Financial Management Plus Pkg - CKPT (FPE03Q) or equal product Option Yr 3-FedPro: Government Accounting &

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Financial Management Plus Pkg - CKPT (FPE03Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0304

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 3

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3005 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2029 - 09/26/2030

Description: Option Yr 3-FedPro: Federal Tax and Financial Reporting & Management Gold Package (FPE15Q) or equal product Option Yr 3-FedPro: Federal Tax and Financial Reporting & Management Gold Package (FPE15Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0305

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 3

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3006 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2029 - 09/26/2030

Description: Option Yr 3-Checkpoint Catalyst (FPE19Q) or equal product Option Yr 3-Checkpoint Catalyst (FPE19Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0306

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 3

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4001 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2030 - 09/26/2031

Description: Option Yr 4-FedPro: Government Accounting & Auditing Plus Pkg - CKPT or equal product Option Yr 4-FedPro: Government Accounting & Auditing Plus Pkg - CKPT or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0401

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 4

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4002 Service

Firm Fixed Price

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PSC: R422

Period of Performance: 09/27/2030 - 09/26/2031

Description: Option Yr 4-FedPro: COSOPlus (FPS02Q) or equal product Option Yr 4-FedPro: COSOPlus (FPS02Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0402

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 4

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4003 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2030 - 09/26/2031

Description: Option Yr 4-FedPro: Accounting & Reporting Standards (FPS03Q) or equal product Option Yr 4-FedPro: Accounting & Reporting Standards (FPS03Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0403

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 4

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4004 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2030 - 09/26/2031

Description: Option Yr 4-FedPro: Government Accounting & Financial Management Plus Pkg - CKPT (FPE03Q) or equal product Option Yr 4-FedPro: Government Accounting & Financial Management Plus Pkg - CKPT (FPE03Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0404

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 4

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4005 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2030 - 09/26/2031

Description: Option Yr 4-FedPro: Federal Tax and Financial Reporting & Management Gold Package (FPE15Q) or equal product Option Yr 4-FedPro: Federal Tax and Financial Reporting & Management Gold Package (FPE15Q)or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0405

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Option Period: 4

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4006 Service

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: R422

1.000000 YEAR

Period of Performance: 09/27/2030 - 09/26/2031

Description: Option Yr 4-Checkpoint Catalyst (FPE19Q) or equal product Option Yr 4-Checkpoint Catalyst (FPE19Q) or equal product

Reference Line: GAO2604130001 - 0406

Pricing Options:

Option Period: 4

1.1 GENERAL

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is requiring non-personal services under this contract.

This requirement is for a electronic access to a centralized platform for researching current & historical accounting & auditing standards & other guidance.

The contractor shall perform to the standards in this agreement.

1.2 CONTRACT TYPE

This purchase order will be on a firm fixed price basis.

1.3 GOVERNMENT PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Contact and/or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR):

Not Specified Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) U.S Government Accountability Office Information Systems and Technology Services 441 G. Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20548 Phone: TBD E-Mail: TBD

Contractual Contact:

Glenn E. Hamilton U.S Government Accountability Office Acquisition Management: Procurement Operation 441 G. Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20548

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Phone: 202.512.5954 E-Mail: HamiltonGE@gao.gov

Jennifer Montilla U.S Government Accountability Office Acquisition Management: Procurement Operation 441 G. Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20548 Phone: 202.512.3011 E-Mail: MontillaJ@gao.gov

1.3 GAO CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

A COR will be designated at time of award. The individual will act as the Contracting Officer's liaison with the contractor.

The COR will be authorized to:

(a) approve delivery, billing, payment procedures and formats for management reports;

(b) approve technical adjustments not involving a change in the scope, terms, or conditions of this contract;

(c) obtain progress reports; and

(d) perform inspection of service. The COR does not have the authority to modify the contract or bind the Government in any way.

The GAO Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to amend or alter the terms of the contract.

Section 2 - Contract Clauses

2.1 FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract.

These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days.

2.2 FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 66 months.

2.3 GAO 52.243-70 Notification of Changes

Definitions: "Contracting Officer," as used in this clause, does not include any representative of the Contracting Officer: "Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)," as used in this clause, means any person the Contracting Officer has so designated by written notice (a copy of which shall be provided to the Contractor) which shall refer to this subparagraph and shall be issued to the designated representative before the COR exercises such authority.

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Notice: The primary purpose of this clause is to obtain prompt reporting of Government conduct that the Contractor considers constituting a change to this contract. Except for changes identified as such in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing promptly, within 15 calendar days from the date that the Contractor identifies any Government conduct (including actions, inactions, and written or oral communications) that the Contractor regards as a change to the contract terms and conditions. On the basis of the most accurate information available to the Contractor, the notice shall state:

1) The date, nature, and circumstances of the conduct regarded as a change;

2) The name, function, and activity of each Government individual and Contractor official or employee involved in or knowledgeable about such conduct;

3) The identification of any documents and the substance of any oral communication involved in such conduct;

and

4) In the instance of alleged acceleration of scheduled performance or delivery, the basis upon which it arose.

2.4 GAO Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (June 2017)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). "Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment.

The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM will receive enrolment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank (STLS.IPPHELPDESK@stls.frb.org) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Customer Support Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov. This email address is being protected from spam bots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it, or phone 866-973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer within 10 business days of this communication. The new Payment Office Address for contractors that are unable to comply with IPP is given below:

Payment Mailing Address FMBO, Financial Management Government Accountability Office 441 G Street NW Room 7116E Washington, DC 20548

2.5 GAO SECURITY CLAUSE

Citizenship

1. All employees on the contract who require access to information, property, or other assets or resources under the authority or control of GAO must either be U.S. citizens or have lawful U.S. permanent resident status.

2. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all employees on the contract meet the citizenship requirements and that proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent resident status, or employment authorization is provided to GAO's Office of Security and Emergency Management (SEM) upon request.

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Access to GAO Building

1. All contract employees who require access to GAO Headquarters Building are subject to security screening.

A GAO Form 65, (Notice of Visit), will be completed by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or his/ her designee for all visits.

2. All contract employees must be escorted and monitored at all times by the COR or his/her designee.

Information, Property or Other Assets Under GAO Control All access to information, property, or other assets or resources under the authority or control of GAO must be coordinated through the COR.

2 GAO Security Clauses

GAO SECURITY CLAUSE

The security policies, procedures and requirements stipulated in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP); National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); and any supplemental thereto are applicable. Also applicable are the Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR), and the GAO Order 0910.1, GAO Security Program, and supplemental GAO security directives. References to the terms contract, contractor, and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), should be substituted with company, sponsor, and GAO Point of Contact (POC), or other terms as appropriate to the type of agreement.

CITIZENSHIP

1. All employees on the contract who require access to information, property, or other assets or resources under the authority or control of GAO must either be U.S. citizens or have lawful U.S. permanent resident status.

2. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all employees on the contract meet the citizenship requirements and that proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent resident status, or employment authorization is provided to GAO’s office of Security and Emergency Management (SEM) upon request.

SECURITY SCREENING

1. All contract employees who require access to information, property, or other assets or resources under the authority or control of GAO (including classified or sensitive information) are subject to security screening, as appropriate, to support their work on a GAO contract. A background investigation commensurate with the level of the responsibilities and duties (referred to as position sensitivity level) is required for each contract employee assigned to the contract.

2. For national security positions, the contractor will validate the security clearance of each contract employees whose position requires access to national security information.

3. For positions of public trust, SEM will adjudicate a contract employee’s investigation, as appropriate to the employee’s designated position sensitivity, for work on the contract and for access to information, property, or other assets or resources under the authority or control of GAO.

4. Security screening for building access alone does not grant a security clearance for access to classified information.

DETERMINING POSITION SENSITIVITY

1. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), in consultation with the Project Manager, will determine the position sensitivity for all personnel assigned to the contract, and will identify such to SEM. GAO’s Director of Security and Emergency Management will determine the type of investigation for each contract employee based upon the sensitivity level identified for his or her position.

The following criteria will be used for determining position sensitivity. a. National Security Position: A position that requires a security clearance to permit access to classified information which includes:

1) information that has been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive Order (E.O.)

or an act of Congress to be kept classified in the interest of national defense or foreign policy, including information classified under the terms of E.O. 12958.

2) access to a classified facility, which is any facility that requires a security clearance for admittance.

3) access to national security system.

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b. Public Trust Positions and ADP-I, II, and III Positions: A position, other than a national security position, in which an individual’s action or inaction could diminish public confidence in, or otherwise have an adverse impact on the integrity, efficiency, or effectiveness of GAO or other government activities, whether or not actual damage occurs. Public trust positions shall be designated as high risk, moderate risk or low risk (for building access only).

1. A High Risk Public Trust Position is a position whose occupant:

a) has final signature authority for GAO products or other documents that articulate official agency policies, positions, findings, or commitments;

b) has final signature authority for contracts of individual non-cumulative amounts of $25,000 or more, or who obligates, controls, or expends individual, non- cumulative amounts of $25,000 or more on behalf of GAO;

c) has duties that involve accounting, disbursing, or authorizing disbursement of funds;

d) is assigned to a staff or administrative office (i.e., Office of the Comptroller General (CG); Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); Congressional Relations (CR); Human Capital Office (HCO); Public Affairs (PA); Office of the Inspector General (OIG); or the Forensic Audits and Investigative Services (FAIS) team), and who performs work that is generally not reviewed by higher authority;

e) designs or manages GAO’s major information technology resources, and whose work is not regularly reviewed by higher authority;

f) has duties directly related to personnel security investigations or adjudications, or information security;

g) occupies a position as an Automated Data Processor I (ADP I; further defined as those positions in which the incumbent is responsible for the planning, direction, and implementation of a computer security program; major responsibility for the direction, planning, and design of a computer system, including the hardware and software; or, can access a system during the operation and maintenance in such a way, and with relatively high risk for causing grave damage, or realize a significant personal gain); or h) is otherwise in a position with substantial responsibility for activities that have a significant potential for grave harm to the integrity, efficiency, or effectiveness of GAO or other government activities.

2. A Moderate Risk Public Trust Position is a position whose occupant i) is an analyst, analyst-related specialist, or attorney;

j) is directly involved in the production of GAO products or external audiences;

k) has duties involving financial management, contracting, or other procurement related activities, or human capital or related activates (e.g., of the Office of Opportunity and Inclusiveness);

l) has duties involving access to sensitive data (i.e., proprietary, personal, or federal agency sensitive but unclassified (SBU) information) that GAO has legal or contractual obligations not to divulge;

m) has duties involving information technology management, planning, design, or maintenance;

n) occupies a position designated ADP II or III; or o) is otherwise in a position that involves activities that have a reasonable potential for significant harm to the integrity, efficiency, or effectiveness of GAO or other government activities, but less than in a high risk public trust position.

3. A Low Risk Public Trust Position is a position that is not designated as either a high risk or moderate risk public trust position.

NOTE: All contract employees are processed for a minimum of a Low Risk Public Trust Position due to their access to the GAO Building.

2.6 GAO 52.235-73 Confidentiality of GAO Data (APR 1984)

Because of the sensitivity and confidentiality of much of the data handled by GAO, the contractor shall maintain confidentiality of all documents, data, and other information supplied to it by the GAO, in accordance with all applicable Federal guidelines and regulations.

Also, specific tasks under this contract may involve processing records or portions of records which GAO treats as confidential, and contain information subject to the GAO Privacy Procedures for Personnel Records, 4 C.F.R.

Part 83.

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The contractor assumes full responsibility for and guarantees the security of all documents, data, and other information supplied by GAO.

No action taken by, or on behalf of, the contractor, or which the contractor could prevent, will be permitted if the effect is or could reasonably be foreseen to undermine GAO's ability to maintain the security of records created by GAO or which may be subject to the GAO Privacy Procedures.

The contractor will prevent any person other than the CONTRACTOR'S team members (or other persons for whom access is necessary for the completion of the contract) from seeing or having access to information in the possession or under the control of the contractor.

The contractor will prevent any person from disclosing the contents of description of documents or information to any person not authorized under this contract or by the GAO to have access to such documents or information.

The contractor will prevent removal of any documents or information from the CONTRACTOR'S premises without authorization by appropriate GAO officials.

The contractor shall execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement, (Section K). The contractor agrees to include similar requirements in any subcontracts which it may enter into regarding or supporting work under this contract and furnish the contracting officer one copy of each subcontractor employees's non-disclosure agreement which must be signed by an authorized contractor administrator.

The contractor will report to the GAO Contracting Officer any breach of confidence by any person as soon as the breach is known.

The contractor shall assure that all persons handling GAO confidential or sensitive materials has signed the GAO Non-Disclosure Agreement.

The contractor agrees that no contractor or subcontractor employee will be given access to GAO documents or other records unless that employee shall have first executed a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

A Non-Disclosure Agreement, whether submitted prior to or after the award of this contract, shall be binding with regard to information obtained at any time throughout the period of performance of this contract. All Non- Disclosure Agreements are binding indefinitely unless released by a duly authorized official of the GAO. A contractor or subcontractor employee whose employment is continuous need not execute a new Agreement if his assignment to work related to this contract terminates but later resumes.

Any deviation from provisions of this clause which is attributable to the contractor or to persons allowed on the CONTRACTOR'S premises constitutes a material breach of confidentiality and may be sufficient ground for default. Further, the contractor agrees to save the Government harmless in the amount of any judgment against the United States resulting from such a breach. At the Comptroller General's option, the contractor shall assign all of his rights of action against any person to the United States. Disclosure in violation of the Privacy Procedures also may involve the imposition of criminal penalties.

To the extent this contract provides for the operation, on behalf of the GAO, of a system of records to accomplish an agency function, it shall be subject to the requirements of any GAO Order or regulations pertaining to privacy procedures.

2.7 GAO 52.233-70 Disputes—Legislative Branch Agency (APR 2008)

(a) This contract is subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613), as modified by Section 1501 of Title I of Division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, Pub. L. No. 110-161, 121 Stat. 1844 (2008).

(b) Except as provided in the Act, all disputes arising under or relating to this contract shall be resolved under this clause.

(c) Claim, as used in this clause, means a written demand or written assertion by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, the payment of money in a sum certain, the adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief arising under or relating to this contract. However, a written demand or written assertion by the Contractor seeking the payment of money exceeding $50,000 is not a claim under the Act until certified.

A voucher, invoice, or other routine request for payment that is not in dispute when submitted is not a claim

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(d)(1) A claim by the Contractor shall be made in writing and, unless otherwise stated in this contract, submitted within 6 years after accrual of the claim to the Contracting Officer for a written decision. A claim by the Government against the Contractor shall be subject to a written decision by the Contracting Officer.

(d)(2)(i) The Contractor shall provide the certification specified in paragraph (d) (2) (iii) of this clause when submitting any claim exceeding $50,000.

(ii) The certification requirement does not apply to issues in controversy that have not been submitted as all or part of a claim.

(iii) The certification shall state as follows: "I certify that the claim is made in good faith; that the supporting data are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; that the amount requested accurately reflects the contract adjustment for which the Contractor believes the Government is liable; and that I am duly authorized to certify the claim on behalf of the Contractor."

(d)(3) The certification may be executed by any person duly authorized to bind the Contractor with respect to the claim.

(e) For Contractor claims of $50,000 or less, the Contracting Officer must, if requested in writing by the must, within 60 days, decide the claim or notify the Contractor of the date by which the decision will be made.

(f) The Contracting Officer's decision shall be final unless the Contractor appeals, within 90 days of receipt of a contracting officer’s decision, to the Government Accountability Office Contract Appeals Board, 441 G Street, N.W., Room 7182, Washington, D.C. 20548; Facsimile: 202-512-9749; E-Mail: CAB@gao.gov .

(g) If the claim by the Contractor is submitted to the Contracting Officer or a claim by the Government is presented to the Contractor, the parties, by mutual consent, may agree to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR). If the Contractor refuses an offer for ADR, the Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the Contractor's specific reasons for rejecting the offer.

(h) The Government shall pay interest on the amount found due and unpaid from (1) the date that the Contracting Officer receives the claim (certified, if required); or (2) the date that payment otherwise would be due, if that date is later, until the date of payment. With regard to claims having defective certifications, as defined in FAR, 48 CFR 33.201, interest shall be paid from the date that the Contracting Officer initially receives the claim. Simple interest on claims shall be paid at the rate, fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in the Act, which is applicable to the period during which the Contracting Officer receives the claim and then at the rate applicable for each 6-month period as fixed by the Treasury Secretary during the pendency of the claim.

(i) The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any request for relief, claim, appeal, or action arising under the contract, and comply with any decision of the Contracting Officer.

Alternate I. As prescribed in 33.215, the contracting officer does substitute the following paragraph (i) for paragraph (i) of the basic clause:(i) The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any request for relief, claim, appeal, or action arising under or relating to the contract, and comply with any decision of the Contracting Officer.

2.8 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

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This contract incorporates the following clauses by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the CO will make their full text available. Also, the full text can be accessed electronically at the following internet address: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

FAR Clause No. Title Date

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial

Items (except subparagraph (d) Disputes), which is replaced by the disputes clause under the terms and conditions of this order

Nov 2023

2.9 FAR 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

(a)If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b)To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1)Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2)Clearly identify the item by- (i)Brand name, if any; and (ii)Make or model number;

(3)Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and(4)Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c)The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d)Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

Section 3 - Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

3.1 ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT A - SOW

ATTACHMENT B - SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Section 4 - Solicitation Provisions

4.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

The United States (U.S.) Government Accountability Office (hereinafter referred to as “GAO”) is seeking to acquire brand name or equal Electronic access to a centralized platform for researching current & historical accounting & auditing standards & other guidance (Checkpoint) services – NAICS 561492 in accordance with the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) under Section 1, Continuation Sheet, of the Standard Form (SF) 1449.

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This requirement will be awarded for a performance period of a 12 month base period and four (4) option periods of 12 months each as noted under the period of performance for the CLINs.

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). All vendor submissions in response to this RFQ are considered quotations and not proposals or offers, even, if labeled as such. The vendors agree to and are bound by all instructions, procedures and rules of this RFQ.

RFQ Submission Instructions Quotations in response to this RFQ MUST be submitted in writing and only via email to the Contracting Officer (CO) Glenn Hamilton, at hamiltonge@gao.gov and to the Contract Specialist (CS) Jennifer Montilla at montillaj@gao.gov.

Vendors who respond to this RFQ acknowledge and agree to all the instructions and procedures described herein.

Quotation Due Date/Time: All quotations are due by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 01, 2026.

Quotations must be valid for 60 days from the due date/time of this RFQ.

Submissions or information requests about this RFQ received after the due date and time, are considered late, and will not be accepted.

Questions: All questions regarding this requirement shall be submitted via email no later than 10:00AM.

Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to the Contracting Officer via email at HamiltonGE@gao.gov and the Contract Specialist via email at montillaj@gao.gov.

Questions with the Government’s responses will be sent via email.

Please be advised that the Government reserves the right to transmit those questions and answers of a common interest to all prospective Vendors.

Since contractor submissions are simply quotations, the Government is not obligated to determine a competitive range, conduct discussions with all vendors, solicit final revised quotations, and use other techniques associate with FAR part 15. The contracting techniques associated with FAR Part 15 do not apply.

Transmittal/Cover Letter:

The Vendor’s transmittal and cover letter for the quotation must contain the name, phone number, and e-mail address of the person to be contacted concerning any matter related to the solicitation. GAO may, for example, contact that individual to schedule and make arrangements for the Vendor’s discussion meetings, if necessary.

Include the following information in your quotation:

1. UEID, CAGE and TIN;

2. Company Name mailing address, and website address;

3. Date submitted and quotation expiration date;

4. All of the above-cited information for each entity on the proposed team, if a team is proposed;

5. Do you have a Government approved accounting system? If so, please identify the agency that approved the system;

6. Type of Company (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned, etc.) under the appropriate NAICS, as validated via the System for Award Management (SAM). All Vendors must register in SAM located at http:// www.sam.gov/;

7. Company Point of Contact, Phone and Email

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LOWEST PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE

GAO intends to issue an award on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government will make an award to the responsible vendor whose quotation is technically acceptable and lowest-priced.

GAO will first determine which vendor’s price quotation has the lowest price that complies with the solicitation requirements and then, determine if that vendor also submitted a technically acceptable quotation. If the vendor is deemed technically acceptable, GAO will award to that vendor. Should the vendor with the lowest price that complies with the solicitation requirements be deemed technically unacceptable, GAO will move to the next vendor with the lowest price that complies with the solicitation requirements. If necessary, this evaluation approach will continue until a vendor is deemed technically acceptable.

For vendors offering the brand name products:

Non-Price Factor

• Vendors must submit proof that they are an authorized / approved reseller for the proposed brand name or equal Checkpoint product / support services.

• Vendors’ quotation for the proposed brand name (Checkpoint) must align with the period of performance as specified under each Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN).

• Vendors must adhere to the Statement of Work (SOW).

Price Factor

• Vendors reselling brand name Check Point must provide pricing for the corresponding CLINs to be eligible for award.

For vendors offering equal products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer must – Non-Price Factor

• Demonstrate how it will meet or exceed the salient characteristic requirements noted under Attachment A, Salient Characteristic.

• Clearly describe and cross-reference the specific product offering that conforms to the CLINs

• Must adhere to the Statement of Work (SOW).

Price Factor

• Provide pricing for all specific product offering to be eligible for award Price Factor

• Provide pricing for all specific product offering to be eligible for award

4.2 EVALUATION FOR AWARD

Quotations will be evaluated based on the criteria listed below. Failure to follow the instructions may result in the quotation being removed from further consideration for award.

Vendors are cautioned not to include assumptions, caveats, or exceptions within any part of their submission.

Inclusion of assumptions, caveats, or exceptions to the requirement of any kind may result in the quotation no longer being considered.

Vendors should ONLY submit information explicitly requested in this RFQ.

Vendors who respond to this RFQ acknowledge and agree to all the instructions, procedures, terms, and clauses described in this RFQ.

GAO intends to issue an award on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis to the responsible Vendor who provides the LPTA. GAO will first determine which vendor’s price quotation has the lowest price that complies with the solicitation requirements and then, determine if that vendor also submitted a technically acceptable quotation. If the vendor is deemed technically acceptable, GAO will award to that vendor.